Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Program Overview

The BA Political Science (BAPS) curriculum aims to develop in the students the ability to critically evaluate shifting social conditions and interrogate prevailing political postulations while empowering them to confidently articulate their views. Therefore, we put high value on analytical thinking, political inquiry/research, effective communication, and academic excellence because they speak of how our students diligently handle designated tasks and hurdle the rigors that the curriculum carries.

The program consists of 10 academic sections, making the study of political organizations, movements, and processes more organized. It also provides students curricular opportunities to develop close academic relationships with the faculty members through research advising, event organizing, and conference paper presentations. This set-up enables us to provide our students an intra-disciplinary educative process.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is the bastion of political education, as a testament to this, student achievers have earned public speaking, debating, leadership, and academic awards in and out of the university.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Program are expected to attain the following objectives within 3 to 5 years after graduation:

1. Manifest the competencies required in the fields of politics and governance relevant to the national and global scene.
2. Demonstrate functional leadership skills in public and private institutions with a commitment to the principles of good governance.
3. Pursue interdisciplinary research that contributes to the development and understanding of the nation’s political institutions and social dynamics.
4. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and render extension services by initiating community development programs and alternatives to address the human, social, and environmental challenges.
5. Pursue lifelong learning by ethically engaging in the political and social issues of local and national significance.

Program Learning Outcomes

A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate should be able to:

1. Intelligibly analyze local and international political institutions and processes
2. Exhibit personal and civic responsibilities relevant to public service
3. Instill to others responsible citizenship in a democratic society
4. Conducts research that contribute to the preservation of the nation and its political undertakings
5. Sustains effective expression and dissemination of ideas in community development activities
6. Possesses the proper outlook and initiative to pursue related fields of learning.

Job Opportunities

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (CURRICULUM YEAR 2023-2024)

Grand Total Units: 138